The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety

A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retentionThe government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle more passengers

An electronics company recalled a model of tablets due to a potential battery issueStudents organized a charity drive to collect school supplies for children in low-income areasA professional runner set a new national record in the marathon at a recent race

Scientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one chargeThe police department launched a new program to teach self-defense to senior citizens

A social media platform added a feature to help users filter out harmful content

An energy company announced it would invest $5 billion in wind energy projectsA severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation

A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commandsA global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030

A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on topics like renewable energy and space explorationA study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 20% in some people

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• ·Scientists work with other countries to study global weather patterns
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several ski resorts due to high winds
• ·A study found that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in elderly adults
• ·A smartphone company released a waterproof model
• ·A gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuries
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a common livestock disease, protecting farmers’ herds
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A wildfire in the national forest has burned over 10,000 acres; firefighters are working around the clock to contain the blaze.
• ·Research shows that regular socializing reduces risk of dementia in seniors
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·The city introduced a bike lane network to encourage cycling
• ·Researchers found that certain types of mushrooms can remove heavy metals from contaminated soil
• ·Medical researchers found that regular swimming can improve lung capacity by 15%
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults
• ·Scientists made a breakthrough in renewable energy storage technology
• ·Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star